Date of publication: 18 May 2011
Who inspected: Crown Prosecution Service

A value for money inspection of the application of the CPS graduated fees scheme

Inspectors examined the application of the GFS in six CPS Areas, examining 162 cases.

HM Chief Inspector, Michael Fuller QPM, said:

“The current scheme is too complex and too onerous in terms of the amount of checking and auditing required.
There are also significant savings to be made in the cost of Crown Court advocacy provided by external advocates, and this report gives detailed recommendations for improved efficiency.”

Documents

Press articles featuring this inspection

• Barrister fees scheme ‘too complex and costly’ - Public Finance, 18 May 2011
• CPS under fire over advocate panels - Law Society Gazette, 19 May 2011